Couverture Santé Universelle en République Démocratique Congo: pour le bien-être et la santé de nos populations.

Universal health coverage (UHC) is necessary to secure good heath to the population and the right to health is enshrined in a number of international and domestic instruments, including the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) This article reflects on UHC in the DRC. It demonstrates that UHC is still far of reach in the DRC which is lagging behind many other African countries and where there are deep inequalities among people with regard to access to health. A minority can afford it while it remains a luxury for the overwhelming majority. It explains this deplorable state of affairs and also suggests strategies which can be put in place to finance and accelerate the effective achievement of UHC. These strategies would result in the reform of the financing of the health system. There is need to mobilise more funding and ensure that resources are used in a more efficient and equitable manner for the country to progress towards UHC and improve the quality of health of its population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]